Becks Shepherd
Becks is a freelance journalist and writer with more than 7 years of experience in the field. She writes health and lifestyle content for a range of titles including Live Science, Top Ten Reviews, Tom’s Guide, Stylist, The Independent, and more. She also ghostwrites for a number of Physiotherapists and Osteopaths.
Health has been a big part of Becks’ lifestyle since time began. When she’s not writing about the topic of health, she’s in the gym learning new compound exercises. And when she’s not in the gym, she’s most probably reading.
Latest articles by Becks Shepherd
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I tried this 5,000-step walking workout with over one million views—here’s how many steps I actually took, according to my Apple Watch
Walking No jumping and no repeats, this at-home cardio workout got my heart racing
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A Pilates instructor says this 20-minute workout will strengthen your hips and boost flexibility
Pilates Goodbye achy hips; hello stronger, more flexible body
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I tried this expert’s somatic Pilates routine and it released tension and boosted my energy levels in just 10 minutes
Pilates I focused on how my body felt, not looked
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Tight hips? A personal trainer reveals her four favorite moves for reducing tension in under five minutes
Mobility Reverse the damage of too much sitting with this short mobility stretch
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A physical therapist says doing these five stretches every morning "will make you feel 10 years younger"
Stretches These stretches are simple, effective, and can be completed in just five minutes
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I meditated for 10 minutes before bed every day for a week—here’s what happened
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A Pilates instructor says this is the one move she recommends doing to "promote a healthy spine"
Pilates We asked experts how to perfect the move and how often it should be done
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I’ve practiced Pilates every week for the past year—here’s how it’s improved my health and wellbeing
Pilates From a stronger core to increased flexibility—is there anything Pilates can’t do?
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Experts say silent walking can "supercharge your wellbeing"—I tried it every day for a week and here’s what happened
Walking Walking without distractions was the mental rest my mind needed
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The best abs workouts: 8 exercises you should be doing to train your mid-body muscles, according to an expert trainer
Fitness The best abs workouts should feature a mix of static holds and dynamic movements, like the ones below
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How to get a slim waist: 7 tips for healthy, sustainable weight loss
Weight loss Researching how to get a slim waist? These tips will help you reach your weight loss goals
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Treadmill weight loss workout: quick and effective ways to lose weight
FITNESS Try this treadmill weight loss workout that increases your speed and incline—with variations for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels
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How to master the art of yin yoga for beginners
Yoga This five-move yin yoga for beginners flow will lower stress levels, better your mobility and increase your range of motion
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20 minutes, 10 moves, and a pair of dumbbells are all you need to build muscle all over
Workout This superset routine works your whole body, raises your heart rate, and boosts your metabolism
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Build strength all over and work your core with this 30-minute full-body Pilates workout
Workout Boost your balance, improve your flexibility, and develop your core with this low-impact session
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Use this five-move chest workout with resistance bands to build upper-body strength
Workout We asked a personal trainer for his top resistance band chest exercises you can do wherever you are
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10 moves in 10 minutes to build a stronger core with this standing abs routine
Workout Develop your core, boost your metabolism, and improve your posture with this equipment-free standing abs workout
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Build full-body strength and boost your metabolism in just 30 minutes with only a pair of dumbbells
Workout This short superset routine works muscle all over your body, raises your heart rate, and burns fat, even when you're short on time
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Build muscle all over and burn fat in just 30 minutes with this full-body dumbbell workout
Workout This short session works muscles across your body, raises your heart rate, and boosts your metabolism
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Forget the weights — build lower-body strength with this 10-minute bodyweight workout
Workout Develop stronger legs and glutes with this short, effective, no-equipment workout that's over in just 10 minutes
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You only need five minutes to build a stronger core with this no-repeat weighted abs workout
Workout Strengthen your abs, improve your posture, and improve your performance in just five minutes
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The seven best biceps workouts to build stronger arms
Workout Develop upper body strength, protect your joints, and make lifting easier with the best biceps workouts
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How to lose weight from your thighs: six ways to hit your goals
Weight loss Lose weight from your thighs with these expert-backed techniques to drop pounds and develop strength
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You only need 10 minutes to build mental strength with these two guided meditations for beginners
Mindfulness Try these 10-minute guided meditations for beginners to help perfect your practice and boost your wellbeing
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